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[[Image:stockholm.jpg|thumb|right|Stockholm Syndrome]]
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| Name = Stockholm Syndrome
| Name = Stockholm Syndrome
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|[[Absolution (album)|Absolution Sampler]] <small>(2)</small>
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|[[Absolution (album)#Track list|Australian Bonus Disc]] <small>(1)</small>
|[[Absolution Tour (DVD)|Absolution Tour]] <small> extras (15)</small>
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| Length = 4:58, 4:06 <small>(radio edit)</small>
| Length = 4:58, 4:06 <small>(radio edit)</small>
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| Writer = [[Matthew Bellamy]]
| Writer = [[Matthew Bellamy]]
| Producer = [[Rich Costey]]
| Producer = [[Rich Costey]]
| Chart position = 31 <small>(UK Download)</small>
| Chart position = 31 <small>(GB Download)</small>
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==Description==
==Description==
While this song was written on piano by [[Matthew Bellamy]], it was recorded on both guitar and synths. Matt then mixed both of the sounds together. The main riff was inspired by [[System of a Down]].<ref name="nocite">{{nocite}}</ref>
While this song was written on piano by [[Matthew Bellamy]], it was recorded on both guitar and synths. Matt then mixed both of the sounds together. The main riff was inspired by [[System of a Down]].<ref name="nc">{{nocite}}</ref>


==Additional information==
==Additional information==
The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage from August 23 to August 28, 1973. In this case, the victims became emotionally attached to, and even defended, their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal. The term was coined by the criminologist and psychologist Nils Bejerot, who assisted the police during the robbery, and referred to the syndrome in a news broadcast. The majority of the hostages were okay, but one of them committed suicide and another changed his name to that of one of his captors and disappeared.
The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage from August 23 to August 28, 1973. In this case, the victims became emotionally attached to, and even defended, their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal. The term was coined by the criminologist and psychologist Nils Bejerot, who assisted the police during the robbery, and referred to the syndrome in a news broadcast. The majority of the hostages were okay, but one of them committed suicide and another changed his name to that of one of his captors and disappeared.


The song was added to [[Guitar Hero 3]] on 8th May 2008 along with [[Supermassive Black Hole (song)|Supermassive Black Hole]] and [[Exo-Politics (song)|Exo-Politics]] as part of a Muse track pack.
The song was added to [[Guitar Hero 3]] on 8th May 2008 along with [[Supermassive Black Hole (song) | Supermassive Black Hole]] and [[Exo-Politics (song) | Exo-Politics]] as part of a Muse track pack.


A cover of this song is featured on [[the String Quartet Tribute]] to Muse.
A cover of this song is featured on [[the String Quartet Tribute]] to Muse.


Mike Portnoy of [[Dream Theater]] covered the intro on his drumming focused ‘‘In Constant Motion‘‘ DVD {{YT|XccQ7AYFRWM}}
Mike Portnoy of [[Dream Theater]] covered the intro on his drumming focused ‘‘In Constant Motion‘‘ DVD {{YT |XccQ7AYFRWM}}


==Played backwards==
==Played backwards==
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==Lyrics==
==Lyrics==
<pre>I won't stand in your way
{{lyrics
|I won't stand in your way
Let your hatred grow
Let your hatred grow
And she'll scream and she'll shout and she'll pray
And she'll scream and she'll shout and she'll pray
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The last time I'll forget you  
The last time I'll forget you  
I wish I could  
I wish I could  
I wish I could</pre>
I wish I could
}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Stockholm Syndrome (video)|Stockholm Syndrome video]]
*[[Stockholm Syndrome (video) | Stockholm Syndrome video]]


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


 
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Revision as of 10:43, 26 August 2009

Stockholm Syndrome
Muse song
Name Stockholm Syndrome
Album/single
Length 4:58, 4:06 (radio edit)
Alternative titles De-tuned Riff, New D
First live performance 29th August 2003 (full)
Latest live performance -
Recorded 2003
Writer/composer Matthew Bellamy
Producer Rich Costey
Chart position 31 (GB Download)

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Description

While this song was written on piano by Matthew Bellamy, it was recorded on both guitar and synths. Matt then mixed both of the sounds together. The main riff was inspired by System of a Down.[1]

Additional information

The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage from August 23 to August 28, 1973. In this case, the victims became emotionally attached to, and even defended, their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal. The term was coined by the criminologist and psychologist Nils Bejerot, who assisted the police during the robbery, and referred to the syndrome in a news broadcast. The majority of the hostages were okay, but one of them committed suicide and another changed his name to that of one of his captors and disappeared.

The song was added to Guitar Hero 3 on 8th May 2008 along with Supermassive Black Hole and Exo-Politics as part of a Muse track pack.

A cover of this song is featured on the String Quartet Tribute to Muse.

Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater covered the intro on his drumming focused ‘‘In Constant Motion‘‘ DVD (watch)

Played backwards

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When the chorus is played backwards, it sounds something like "You can't see me, you sneak off. I lost to love. Please ... save me". Allegedly.

Lyrics

I won't stand in your way

Let your hatred grow And she'll scream and she'll shout and she'll pray And she had a name, yeah she had a name

I won't hold you back Let your anger rise And we'll fly and we'll fall and we'll burn No one will recall, no one will recall

This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is The last time I'll forget you I wish I could

Look to the stars Let hope burn in your eyes And we'll love and we'll hate and we'll die All to no avail, all to no avail

This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is The last time I'll forget you I wish I could

This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is The last time I'll forget you I wish I could I wish I could

See also

References

  1. Reference needed!


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